• Read more about 10-144 C.M.R. Ch. 609 SNAP Employment and Training, Rule #6 - Name Change and Other Clarifications

The adopted rule updates the program name and references to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training Program (SNAP E&T) from FSET to reflect recent updates for the SNAP program. The adopted rule is consistent with Maine revised statutes pursuant to P.L. 2021 c. 398 Part OO.

The adopted rule clarifies federal requirements for case management and job retention services and other minor updates made to clarify wording. Each of these updates more closely aligns the rule with 7 C.F.R. Section 273.3.

• Read more about RESCHEDULED: Draft Rate Model Public Review and Comment for Providers of Section 97, Private Non-Medical Institutions (PNMI), Appendix D, Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC) Services

In June of 2023, MaineCare provided notice that it had initiated a rate determination for Section 97, PNMI Appendix D, TFC Services. The Office of Child and Family Services in collaboration with the Office of MaineCare Services has revised the service model to inform the development of the draft rates.

• Read more about Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Phase 2 Trainings

The EVV requirements for Home Health providers delivering services under Section 40 were implemented on January 1, 2023.

We continue to offer weekly provider and aggregator trainings. All trainings are online via Microsoft Teams.

NOTE:  The Absorb training system has been updated to allow providers to register for trainings more than once.

EVV Training Schedule

• Read more about ​New Chat Feature Available on Kepro Website​

The Acentra Health team is excited to announce a new way to access resources and communicate with the Provider Relations Team. Beginning on August 7, 2023, a new chat feature will be added to our QualityCareforMe.com website.  

• Read more about Critical Access Hospitals and Nursing Facilities Rate Updates, CR 119227 and 119226

Effective July 1, 2023, the Critical Access Hospital (CAH) swing bed rate and Nursing Facility (NF) days awaiting placement rates have been recalculated for SFY 2024.

• Read more about Attention Section 31, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs): Update on Rate Rebasing Efforts, CR 117105

As noticed in our previous e-message, new rates resulting from the Department’s rate determination for Section 31, FQHCs are available for billing in MIHMS. The new rates are retroactive to March 1, 2023.   

• Read more about Safe and Effective Opioid Practices in the Hospital: Pharmacy Perspective

Webinar offered by the Maine Substance Use Disorder Learning Community (ME SUD Learning Community).    

Tuesday, August 8, 2023, from 12PM – 1PM  

Presenter: Whitney Jandreau, PharmD, BCPS    

• Read more about Sleep Apnea Prior Authorization (PA) Sheet Now Available, CR 117762

Effective July 31, 2023, OMS added the Sleep Apnea PA Criteria Sheet to the Health PAS Online Portal for dental services.     

• Read more about USDA Begins Annual Oral Rabies Vaccine Drop for Wildlife in Maine

Annual distribution aims to reduce disease among racoons in Northern and Western Maine

• Read more about REMINDER: Behavioral Health and Targeted Case Management Supplemental Payment Reporting Due by August 4, 2023

As a follow-up to our June 21, 2022 e-message regarding Behavioral Health and Targeted Case Management supplemental payments for providers of: